Understanding how emotional interference resistance develops from adolescence to adulthood
Neurodevelopment of Emotional Interference Resistance in Adolescence to Adulthood: A Multimodal Neuroimaging Approach
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH · NIH-10915511
This study looks at how our ability to stay focused on important tasks while tuning out emotional distractions improves as we grow from teenagers into adults, and it could help us understand and manage emotional challenges during these important years.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10915511 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the ability to focus on important tasks while ignoring emotional distractions changes from adolescence into adulthood. By using advanced neuroimaging techniques, the study examines brain activity in response to emotional stimuli during working memory tasks. It aims to identify the neural networks involved in emotional interference resistance and how they mature over time. This understanding could help in addressing emotional and behavioral issues that arise during these critical developmental stages.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are adolescents aged 12-20 and young adults aged 21 and older who may experience emotional or behavioral challenges.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12-20 and 21+ or those without emotional or behavioral symptoms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for managing emotional and behavioral disorders in adolescents and young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding emotional processing and neural development, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: JONES, NEIL PATRICK — UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH
- Study coordinator: JONES, NEIL PATRICK
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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